The day for primary teachers and librarians will focus on inspiring children to read for pleasure, visual literacy, reflecting diversity in reading choices, being creative with books and reading strategies that raise attainment. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to share good practice.
The event will be chaired by the Guardian’s Children’s books editor Julia Eccleshare.
Josh Lacey will discuss writing books including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series and encouraging children to read for pleasure.
Rob Biddulph, author and illustrator of Blown Away, winner of the Waterstones Children’s book prize, and GRRRRR!, Odd Dog Out and Sunk! will discuss creating and illustrating stories for younger readers.
Farrah Serroukh, Learning Co-ordinator from CLPE will discuss the importance of literature that reflects the diversity of our classrooms and show how it can also support children to experience realities beyond those that are their own.
There will be good practice workshops from CLPE, Harry Venning, Shrewsbury Bookfest, Learn2Think Foundation and Metaphrog.
The conference will explore:
· Ideas for promoting enjoyment and engagement in reading.
· Raising achievement.
· Strategies to encourage whole school wider reading.
· The importance of illustration and drawing in reading for pleasure.
· Strategies to include a diverse range of voices in the classroom.
· The writing process and what makes a good children’s book.
· Role of comics and graphic novels in reading for pleasure.
· Critical thinking skills.
· Being creative with books.
· Sharing good practice.
· Resources, ideas and tips that can be used in the classroom.
The conference will take place at the Guardian offices at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU.
Great value at £120 (including VAT) which includes lunch and resources.
Book a place at this conference
For further information please email educationcentre@theguardian.com, or telephone 020 3353 3306/7.
